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April 2012 PMID 22338070

Amino acid absorption and subsequent muscle protein accretion following graded intakes of whey protein in elderly men.

Bart Pennings, Bart Groen, Anneke de Lange, Annemie P Gijsen, Antoine H Zorenc, Joan M G Senden, Luc J C van Loon

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What people are saying

Most posts briefly reference the research, such as noting that whey protein at 35 grams can promote muscle growth in elderly men, while others compare it with related studies like rapamycin in mice, with words like 'studied' and 'shown' indicating surface-level engagement and recognition of scientific context without deep analysis.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts show mixed views—some acknowledge the study’s findings, while others express skepticism or mention limitations, indicating a neutral or uncertain stance.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show some curiosity about protein intake and muscle preservation, but with limited depth, as only brief mentions are made.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Comments are generally cursory, with brief references to concepts like MPS (muscle protein synthesis) and studies in mice, showing minimal detailed discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall impact appears modest, as posts mention related topics like rapamycin and whey studies but do not suggest a transformative effect or broad significance.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that ingesting 35 grams of whey protein led to the highest rates of amino acid absorption and muscle protein synthesis in older men, compared to smaller amounts of 10 or 20 grams.
  • All tested doses (10, 20, and 35 grams) resulted in a positive overall protein balance, meaning the body was gaining protein after intake.
  • The results suggest that consuming 35 grams of whey protein is more effective for promoting muscle building in healthy elderly men than lower doses.]
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Ollie Emberson
@Ollieemberson · X

Whey-specific studies: (MPS) https://t.co/I3ZivdW2J5 https://t.co/95n7EMrChu

Aug 23, 2022 · 7 likes · 10,201 followers View post →
Vern Vanderkleed
@wiseoldguy · X

@DoctorTro Protein: https://t.co/Acu4CyBsuJ Rapamycin has only been studies in mice. Here rapamycin is shown to preserve muscle in aging mice: https://t.co/IH6gjNKQBn

Dec 3, 2023 · 374 followers View post →

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@DoctorTro Protein: https://t.co/Acu4CyBsuJ Rapamycin has only been studies in mice. Here rapamycin is shown to preserve muscle in aging mice: https://t.co/IH6gjNKQBn

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Whey-specific studies: (MPS) https://t.co/I3ZivdW2J5 https://t.co/95n7EMrChu

Aug 23, 2022 · 7 likes · 10,201 followers View post →